Inspirational Quotes
Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.
Katherine Johnson Quotes
CollaborationCuriosityHumilityPerseveranceProblem Solving I was excited at something new, always liked something new, but give credit to everybody who helped. I didn't do anything alone but try to go to the root of the question and succeeded there.
CommunicationCompetenceConfidencePreparationResponsibility Let me do it. You tell me when you want it and where you want it to land, and I'll do it backwards and tell you when to take off.
CourageLegacyPatriotismServiceSpace Exploration John Glenn's life will long be remembered for his time in space, his courage, and his service to all Americans.
Hard WorkInspirationPerseverancePossibilityPreparation Go see 'Hidden Figures,' and take a young person! It will give a more positive outlook on what is possible if you work hard, do your best, and are prepared.
DedicationDetail-OrientedObservationPerseveranceRoutine I counted everything. I counted the steps to the road, the steps up to church, the number of dishes and silverware I washed... anything that could be counted, I did.
ChildhoodEducationFamily Values I had a very, very interesting childhood, but, oh my, education was the primary focus in our family.
Career ExplorationCuriosityInquiryLearningResearch Take all the courses in your curriculum. Do the research. Ask questions. Find someone doing what you are interested in! Be curious!
ControlFocusOrderOrganizationPerfection I see a picture right now that's not parallel, so I'm going to go straighten it. Things must be in order.
Career DevelopmentEducationGuidanceMentorshipReal-world Challenges Many professors tell you that you'd be good at this or that, but they don't always help you with that career path.
ConfidenceEqualityHumilitySelf-awarenessSelf Respect I don't have a feeling of inferiority. Never had. I'm as good as anybody, but no better.
ChallengeCollaborationEnthusiasmGrowthMotivation I was just excited to have challenging work to do and smart people to work with.
EmpowermentEqualityImagination Girls are capable of doing everything men are capable of doing. Sometimes they have more imagination than men.
AdventureCourageDiscoveryInnovationLearning Everything was so new - the whole idea of going into space was new and daring. There were no textbooks, so we had to write them.
EducationGratitudeGrowthMentorshipSupport Our teachers made such a difference - all my teachers and professors were very supportive and nurturing.
AssertivenessEmpowermentGender RolesHistorical ContextWomen S Rights We needed to be assertive as women in those days - assertive and aggressive - and the degree to which we had to be that way depended on where you were. I had to be.
DedicationFulfillmentHappinessPassionWork Ethic I found what I was looking for at Langley. This was what a research mathematician did. I went to work every day for 33 years happy. Never did I get up and say I don't want to go to work.